Power, process and mobile plant specialists
IPlantE was one of the two constituent bodies which merged to form SOE (as the Institution of Plant Engineers). Plant Engineers are involved in maintenance and operation of a fixed and mobile machine assets . In practice you will find plant engineers working across most industries.
The IPlantE Professional Sector Council (PSC) is dedicated to improving maintenance, operational and safety standards across a range of plant. They act as a representative voice in industry for our plant members, and is currently working on the following initiatives:
- Working to develop industry wide technician accreditation with our industry partners
- Representing SOE's interests on the board of Society for the Environment
- Working with the RAF to widen and fast track Engineering Council registration
What makes a modern plant engineer?
The machinery worked on by plant engineers can greatly vary across sectors, we have members involved in the following, to name a few:
- Power and utilities
- Process and chemical
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Building services
- Mobile and machinery
- Transport infrastructure
- Defence and military
What is common, wherever they work, is a high level of technical knowledge, incredible problem solving skills and the ability to think ahead. Plant engineers are responsible for ensuring large, complex systems and machinery don't fail, that they are maintained to exacting safety standards and are kept at peak performance to the end of their operational life. Many of our plant members are registered to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, and the majority of our Chartered Environmentalist members sit in this professional sector.
Ministerial appreciation for 20 years of invaluable Chartered Environmentalists
Marking 20 years of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration, Mary Creagh CBE MP expresses her gratitude for the invaluable contributions of Chartered Environmentalists.
If not now, when? Marking 20 years of Chartered Environmentalists
On 20th September 2004, the first cohort of 65 CEnv professionals received their accreditation, forming the foundation of a community that now numbers nearly 8,000 and continues to lead the push for sustainability.
Massive Subsea Electric 'Superhighway' Connecting Scotland and England Approved
The UK has approved the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), a monumental project that will create the country's largest electricity transmission system between Scotland and England.
Plant related events
Visit to Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
The Scottish Ayrshire Centre's December talk will take place at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.Society of Operations Engineers Annual General Meeting 2024
The Annual General Meeting of the Society of Operations Engineers will be in a hybrid format and will be to transact elections and honorary roles.Annual Update Lecture on DVSA MOT Testing Services
South Wales Regional Group are delighted to welcome Ian Marsh, as our Guest Speaker this month.
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